Working on a stunning site perched on a hill overlooking the Tasman Sea and bordering The Abel Tasman National Park, here our aim was to capitalise on the views and follow the topography of the land while preserving as many of the old-growth evergreens as possible. Despite the difficult terrain posing major challenges involving architectural and structural designs, here we were able to set a new benchmark integrating natural design into typically no-build environments. Like materials such as wood, stone and granite were carefully used to blend the context of site and building and there was a real focus on maximising the daylight and sweeping views.
In addition to being a 2010 Nelson Marlborough Architecture Award Winner, this internationally acclaimed home is a perfect example of how architecture works for the site as much as the site works for the architecture.
Our philosophy is simple. Think of the best ideas, express them through original architectural design and progressive urban planning and focus on exceptional service and a quality finish.
Working across the retail, commercial, residential and industrial sectors, our imagination, innovation and integrated approach to building design is always evident. We carefully balance the elements of beauty and function and ensure that, not only is every project completed on time and to budget, the end result is always something everyone can be proud of.
As a forward-thinking design group specialising in major commercial, retail, residential and industrial architecture we offer the full scope of architectural services. This includes master planning, design, documentation, contract administration and management, as well as specialist services such as interior design, fit-out and tenancy co-ordination.
We are dedicated to ensuring that complete construction quality is delivered which means we are directly engaged for the construction management and delivery of all our major projects.
BSW is no small operation. Each member of our team is committed to working at the forefront of architecture and design. We recognise that, asthe changing nature of work and the workplace evolves, so too does the new generation of buildings. We cater to specific needs such as energy efficiency, automation, technology and security, not to mention the unique attributes and requirements of each specific project.
We are not limited to working in New Zealand. We have an associate office in Fiji and embrace any opportunity to work on an international scale — and we certainly recognise that the globalisation of business demands that businesses operate and communicate 24 hours a day, seven days a week in order to be internationally competitive.
BSW Architects Ltd (formally Booth Sweetman Wolfe Ltd) was founded in 1944. Since then we have grown into a highly specialised practice providing both architectural and interior expertise and offering a totally integrated approach to building design.
Over the years we have developed a strong client base of major institutions and commercial customers, consistently producing creative design solutions to meet even the most demanding client requirements. As a result BSW has established a highly respected reputation throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. It's a reputation that we are proud of, but by no means a reputation that we rest upon.